Neighbourhood planning
4. Regulation 17 and 18 - Examination and Examiner's Report (2021-22)
Following the formal consultation on the draft Oxenhope Neighbourhood Development Plan, which took place between 16 July and 10 September 2021, the plan was submitted for independent examination.
Andrew Freeman BSc (Hons) DipTP DipEM FRTPI of Intelligent Plans and Examinations (IPE) Ltd was been appointed to undertake the independent examination. Copies of the Draft Neighbourhood Plan, Policies Map, supporting documentation and representations received during the consultation on the Regulation 16 version of the plan were provided to the Examiner for their consideration.
The draft Neighbourhood Development Plan and supporting documentation together with the representations received can be viewed on the Regulation 16 - Public Consultation page.
The examination considered whether the plan meets the basic conditions and other requirements set out in law, in particular whether it:
- has regard to national policy
- contributes to the achievement of sustainable development
- is in general conformity with the adopted strategic policies for the local area
- is compatible with EU obligations
- meets human rights requirements.
The Examiner issued a letter to Bradford Council and Oxenhope Village Council outlining a number of Procedural Matters regarding the management of the Examination. He also set out a number of matters where additional information was required from Bradford Council and the Village Council in order to provide clarification.
- Examiner's Procedural Matters and Questions (08.11.2021) (PDF)
- CBMDC Response to Examiner's Questions (09.11.2021) (PDF)
- Oxenhope Village Council Response to Examiner's Questions (07.12.2021) (PDF)
- Oxenhope Village Council Response to Examiner's Question 14 (15.12.2021) (PDF)
Examiner's Report
Following the examination of the Oxenhope Neighbourhood Development Plan, it was recommended that, subject to a number of modifications, the plan should move forward to referendum in the neighbourhood area (the Oxenhope Village Council area).
The Examiner's Report and recommendations was received on 19 January 2022.
It will be considered by the council's Executive in due course.
- CBMDC Response to Examiner's Questions (09.11.2021).pdf (461 Kb)
- Examiner's Procedural Matters and Questions (08.11.2021).pdf (286 Kb)
- Oxenhope Neighbourhood Plan Examiner's Report (19.01.22).pdf (164 Kb)
- Oxenhope Village Council Response to Examiner's Question 14 (15.12.2021).pdf (440 Kb)
- Oxenhope Village Council Response to Examiner's Questions (07.12.2021).pdf (306 Kb)